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Cyber Monday sales are hard to resist. But some employers are forcing their workers to do just that.

About 60 percent of employers said they block access to popular shopping sites on their browsers or networks, a survey by Robert Half Technology said. This marks a significant jump from last year’s survey, which found 48 percent of employers blocked access to the sites.

However, others believe that companies may be more understanding of their employers’ needs.

“Many businesses understand that Americans’ work and personal lives are merging, and would rather have employees shopping online at work than driving all over town during their lunch hour looking for the perfect gift,” said Phil Rist, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, BIGresearch in a statement.